Iranian Oilmen Reflect on Mexico Gulf Spill
As Tehran officials offer to help clear spill, oil industry officials are worried about Iran’s ability to deal with similar offshore accidents closer to home.
7 Oct 10
Iran
Clouds on Iran's Caspian Horizon
Tehran felt obliged to end loss-making oil swaps, but decision could further reduce its influence as a Caspian regional player.
1 Oct 10
No Future for Iranian Web Restrictions
Despite regime’s sporadic attempts to block internet access, pragmatic commercial interests dictate trend towards greater openness.
1 Oct 10
Iranian President Gunning for Foreign Minister
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad always wanted to run foreign policy. Now he has the minister in his sights.
22 Sep 10
Legal Curbs Fail to Halt Stonings in Iran
Fundamentalist judges still feel empowered to order barbaric punishment despite attempts to ban it.
21 Sep 10
Iranian Regime Promotes Mass Marriage
Tens of thousands of young couples start their married lives by taking part in group weddings in cities across Iran every year.
20 Sep 10
Ahmadinejad Was Freed Hiker's Captor, Not Saviour
Iran’s president pretends he had nothing to do with detaining alleged spies, but reveals himself by taking credit for Sarah Shourd’s release.
17 Sep 10
Quiet Intimidation in Iran
Wide-ranging harassment, interrogation and detentions designed to instill fear and prevent opposition regrouping.
17 Sep 10
Energy Trumps All in Iran-China Ties
China remains key oil export market, but Iranian manufacturers rail against cheap imports.
17 Sep 10
Theatrical Infighting in Iran
Hardliners mount coup, take over management of leading student theatre.
10 Sep 10
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